Help Wilson or restock the defense? The Jets could go all-in on one or the other, but here's the beauty of their situation: They have enough resources to attack both sides of the game plan via the draft and free agency.
Conventional wisdom says to do whatever it takes to help the quarterback. In the Jets' case, that would mean giving Wilson another wide receiver, a tight end and another lineman. But they can also help him by playing better defense. The Jets allowed a franchise-record 504 points, putting Wilson in too many catch-up situations. Do you know how many passes he attempted while holding a seven-point lead or greater? Only 18. It will be more of the same unless they add three starters in the secondary and another edge rusher.
Douglas invested heavily in offense in his first two drafts and three of his four priciest free-agent signings were on that side of the ball (Davis, center Connor McGovern and left tackle George Fant). It's time to flip the script and help the defense for his defensive-minded head coach.
ESPN Rich Cimini
Conventional wisdom says to do whatever it takes to help the quarterback. In the Jets' case, that would mean giving Wilson another wide receiver, a tight end and another lineman. But they can also help him by playing better defense. The Jets allowed a franchise-record 504 points, putting Wilson in too many catch-up situations. Do you know how many passes he attempted while holding a seven-point lead or greater? Only 18. It will be more of the same unless they add three starters in the secondary and another edge rusher.
Douglas invested heavily in offense in his first two drafts and three of his four priciest free-agent signings were on that side of the ball (Davis, center Connor McGovern and left tackle George Fant). It's time to flip the script and help the defense for his defensive-minded head coach.
ESPN Rich Cimini